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MI SB1117

Bill

Status

Passed

6/23/2010

Primary Sponsor

Mark Jansen

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Origin

Senate

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Department of Natural Resources or peace officers with jurisdiction over a body of water may relocate or remove anchored rafts or other items presenting navigation hazards, or order their relocation or removal

  • Owner of the navigational hazard is liable for actual and reasonable costs of relocation or removal

  • Department or law enforcement agency must send written notice of relocation/removal and associated costs to the owner or person who caused the hazard

  • If costs are not paid within 30 days of mailed notice, the costs may become a lien against the person's property

  • Act takes effect immediately upon approval on June 22, 2010

Legislative Description

Watercraft; safety; authority to remove or relocate navigational hazards; extend to peace officers and allow recovery of costs associated with the removal or relocation. Amends sec. 80163 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.80163).

Law enforcement, other

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0101'10 With Immediate Effect

6/23/2010

Committee Referrals

Tourism, Outdoor Recreation And Natural Resources3/18/2010
Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs2/9/2010

Full Bill Text

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